Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea
Refresh your summer with this invigorating Orange Cinnamon Iced Tea, a delightful blend of citrusy brightness and warm spice. Perfect for hot days and social gatherings, this easy-to-make beverage will impress your guests and provide a refreshing sip on a lazy afternoon. The combination of fresh orange juice, zesty orange zest, and aromatic cinnamon creates a unique taste that can be enjoyed by everyone. Customize the sweetness to your liking with honey or sugar, making it adaptable to all palates. Whether served at a picnic or as an afternoon treat, this iced tea is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags or 4 tsp loose leaf black tea
- 1 large orange (juiced and zested)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Optional: 2 star anises
- Honey or sugar (to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a saucepan. While heating, zest the orange.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and steep tea bags, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Juice the orange while the tea is steeping. After steeping, strain the tea and stir in the fresh orange juice.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before refrigerating until chilled.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with fresh orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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